[Mule]

Regardless of the breed, out of control dogs should be dealt with in whatever fashion necessary to solve the problem. Unfortunately, we can't do the same with the owners. As a Pit Bull owner myself, I take extra care to make sure my dog is a. friendly & well socialized, and b. under control at all times. Although my dog gets along well with other animals, he is NEVER, NEVER off the leash outside the fence. My dog has been in crowds of people and other dogs numerous times. The closest he has ever come to any kind of incident was due to moronic owners of other dogs inciting their dog towards my dog. When this happens I get him far enough away, sit him down and discipline him to act in a reasonable fashion. As a Pit Bull owner I know what these dogs are capable of under the worst conditions and I know how loving & well behaved most of them are. When I hear a story about an unruly Pit Bull I want to smack the owners worse than you do!